Tweet39ShareShare165204 Shares Once upon a time, having email on your phone was the coolest thing ever. (Heck, Blackberry built an empire on it… which it subsequently lost.) Doing email on the go was cool. And you were a big deal if you answered emails while on-the-go. Yet, at some point, mobile email changed. It transformed from […]
Productivity
Make Sure You Are Always Taking Notes
Tweet37ShareShare96133 Shares When you encounter an important piece of information, are you ready to capture it? Do you rely on your memory? Or do you have to scramble for a pen and random piece of paper? Whenever you encounter important information, make sure you take note or else you will find yourself searching for the same […]
Do Three Important Things Every Single Day
Tweet59ShareShare190249 Shares As you get ready for your day, you are probably taking inventory of how many tasks you have to do, how many places you must go, and the people you need to see. You todo list can seem a mile long, and your day can seem daunting even before it begins. But, before […]
Should You Ban Technology in Your Meetings?
Tweet42ShareShare141183 SharesTechnology is supposed to help us get more done. Yet, our computers and gadgets can also be great distractors. Perhaps, one of the best examples of this is in meeting situations. Think of your last meeting. Did technology actually help the conversation or did it distract and interrupt the business at hand?
Any Decision is Better than No Decision
Tweet45ShareShare77122 Shares How often do you find yourself sitting in indecision? Maybe, you are waiting for a better moment. Or more information. Whatever the reason, you find yourself without a decision.
The 5-Minute Task You Can’t Get Done
Tweet10ShareShare96106 Shares You know that task that you can’t get done. Yes, that one. Funny thing is, you know it should only take you 5 minutes to complete. If only you could get around to it. Why does it keep slipping through your fingers?
10 Reasons Your Desk is a Mess
Tweet26ShareShare195221 Shares Reality check… What is the status of your desk, right now? Is it clean and ready for work? Or is it cluttered with weeks of unfinished projects, papers, and stuff? You are probably thinking, “It shouldn’t be so hard to keep my desk clean.”
10 Things You Should Do Right the First Time
Tweet16ShareShare165181 Shares Ever do a task, and then have to do it again a short time later? Why? Because you didn’t do it right the first time. You left it half-done. You didn’t put it away. Or you didn’t give it your full effort. The difference between doing something and doing it right is usually […]
7 Reasons Your Time Management Must Be Flexible
Tweet61ShareShare89150 Shares When some people think of time management, they think of rigid schedules and sterile checklists. Yet, your time management must remain flexible if it is going to be truly effective. In fact, your time management must be ready to adapt to life’s daily adventures.
Spend a Productive Hour with Your Todo List
Tweet137ShareShare128265 Shares Do you neglect your todo list? When was the last time you spent some time with it? (Heck, do you even use a todo list?) Spend an hour with your todo list today, and be more effective in your day.